Sumptuous, luxuriant, regal, intriguing, curious, original? Certainly unique, revealing its unmistakable and irresistible charm!A double use instrument, permitting one to discover the infinite pleasures of owning something that is completely different, to not say, totally singular and rare.

Marlen has taken the "maximum complications", used in high level watches, with one of the oldest forms to tell time, being the Sundial, transforming this innovative concept into a "petite complication - The Sundial Pen".

On the Deluxe magnum version the special lateral filling system button, or "Petit Complication" has been enriched with a precious stone (ruby or diamond, depensing of the versions) which has been set in the center.This has been placed in a niche on the side of the pen's barrel, which is covered by a miniature opening and closing hatch (which is typical with certain high valued "Maximum Complication" watches).The exterior of the hatch has an image of the sun in high-relief with the Latin phrase SOL OMNIA REGIT, which simply means "our existence depends entirely from the sun".

All the DeLuxe versions' hatch is made in 18 kt solid gold.

The Cadrain Solaire pen is made in manufactured microfusion (solid 18K yellow gold), then these highly detailed pieces, being the cap and pen’s body, are hand worked by Marlen's artisan goldsmiths who, with extreme precision, finalize these elegant shapes.

Other accents are of various origins, being precious stones (rubies or diamonds, depending of the version) , but above all the actual intriguing sundial which has been proportionally miniaturized to adapt the cylindrical shape of the pen, showing the sundial hours and the different constellations.

At the extreme base of the barrel around the blind cap are indicated the initials of the twelve calendar months, from which descend vertically down the pen’s barrel other lines to show the zodiac signs.

When you wish to use the Cadran Solaire as a sundial, place the pen in a vertical position and the gnomon must be positioned at 90° horizontally from the time lines shown on the pen’s dial (pen’s body).

The 3 spheres on the tip of the functional gnomon correspond to the 3 latitude points on the pen’s body (pointed with precious stones - rubies or diamonds, depending of the version), indicating 40°, 45° and 50°.When you wish to use the instrument as a fountain pen, though, keep the gnomon in a closed position.

On the highly detailed high-relief overlay is also engraved the palindrome phrase :EN GIRO TORTE SOL CICLOS ET ROTOR IGNEIf you read this saying either from left to right or visa versa it reads the same; it indicates the sun's fascinating never-ending seasonal cycle.

Launched in 2003 and Limited to 18 pieces world wide.

MARLEN prestigious collections have become collector’s prize possessions all over the world. More than twenty years of innovative designs have reflected the cultural, historical, technological and artistic movements of yesterday and today.The firm’s success is due to determination, dedication and the ability to sum up people, products and organizations.MARLEN’s two directors are backed up by a team of dedicated artisan goldsmiths, who take the ultimate pride in their work, and are renowned for their excellent team spirit.MARLEN will continue to bring to the world exclusive collections and the introduction of unique and special techniques and attributes. MARLEN will continue to create high quality products with special features, thus ensuring MARLEN will continue to be distinctive in the Market worldwide.

NEW MARLEN GOLD CADRAN SOLAIRE LIMITED EDITION FOUNTAIN PEN

LIMITED TO 18 PIECES WORLDWIDE.

Delux FP in 18k yellow gold, dark gray celluloid, and precious stones

COMES WITH BOX AND PAPERS.

A unique writing instrument able to measure time!

The Marlen Cadran Solaire Fountain Pen is the most updated version of an antique system of measuring time – the sundial.

Handcrafted
by Marlen's artisan goldsmiths, this fine pen features an actual
working sundial - the gnomon is made from 18k gold - which has been
proportionally miniaturized to adapt to the cylindrical shape of the
pen.

The highly detailed high-relief overlay is engraved with
constellations, the initials of the twelve calendar months, the twelve
zodiac signs, and the palindrome phrase EN GIRO TORTE SOL CICLOS ET
ROTOR IGNE. If you read this saying either from left to right, it reads
the same; it indicates the sun's fascinating never-ending seasonal
cycle.

The Marlen Cadran Solaire Fountain Pen comes with luxury
packaging – a lacquered wood box, a presentation booklet, and a Carrara
marble base (the same marble used by the famous Italian artist
Michelangelo) with a bi-functional design – the sundial may be placed
upright or you may elegantly display your Cadran Solaire fountain pen.

This Prestige Version of the Marlen Cadran Solaire Fountain Pen features a classic piston filling system.